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Patio Cover Cost: Per Square Foot in 2026
Estimate patio cover cost per square foot — with the free concrete calculator.
A patio cover extends your living space and protects the patio from sun and rain. Material and style decide the price — from an aluminum pergola to a full roof. Here's the real 2026 cost.
THE SHORT ANSWER
The short answer
Patio covers run $15–$60 per sq ft in 2026: aluminum $15–$40, wood $20–$50, solid roof $40–$60. A 300 sq ft patio runs $4,500–$18,000. Attached covers cost less per sq ft than detached.
What it costs
Aluminum patio covers run $15–$40 per sq ft installed. Wood runs $20–$50. A solid (roofed) cover runs $40–$60. The concrete pad is usually separate. Pergolas (partial shade) run $10–$25 per sq ft.
- Aluminum: $15–$40 per sq ft
- Wood: $20–$50 per sq ft
- Solid roof: $40–$60 per sq ft
- 300 sq ft: $4,500–$18,000
Cover vs pergola vs awning
A pergola gives partial shade at $10–$25 per sq ft. An aluminum cover gives full protection at $15–$40. A motorized awning runs $2,500–$5,000. Solid-roof covers are the most durable and most expensive.
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